OPERA America draws on resources and expertise from within and beyond the opera field to advance a mutually beneficial agenda that serves and strengthens the field through programs in the following categories:

Creation: Artistic services that help artists and companies increase the creativity and excellence of opera productions, especially North American works;

Presentation: Opera company services that address the specific needs of staff, trustees and volunteers;

Enjoyment: Education, audience development and community services that increase all forms of opera appreciation.

New York City is home to the nation’s largest concentration of performing and creative artists, professional training institutions and music businesses. A majority of OPERA America’s Professional Company Members hold or attend auditions in New York City annually, and opera leaders from Europe and around the world are regular visitors.

In response to the pressing need for appropriate space in New York by members who suffered from the lack of good audition and work facilities in the city, OPERA America created the National Opera Center. The Opera Center serves many functions that support the artistic and economic vitality of the field by providing its constituents with a range and level of services never before possible.

OPERA America serves members across the entire opera field through research, publications and services in support of the creation, performance and enjoyment of opera. Our work is only possible with the generous support of donors dedicated to the future of opera in America.

OPERA America is committed to providing you with benefits and opportunities that enrich your engagement with the art form.

For just $75, OPERA America’s Member Benefits offer you an array of savings, resources and access points, both in New York City and across the country. Your membership fee also counts as a tax-deductible contribution that helps OPERA America keep its services accessible to all.

With gifts of $125 or more, OPERA America’s Donor Benefits add on to the perks of membership, while celebrating your support to the field.

Member Benefits

At the National Opera CenterRentals and Bookings

Priority access and booking up to 6 months in advance on all National Opera Center spaces

Guaranteed lowest prices on studio, hall and room rentals, with savings of up to 40%

Special member rates on National Opera Center service packages, including professional recordings and special events

Performances and Events

Special member price of $10 for all Onstage at the Opera Center performances and lectures (full-priced tickets: $25)

Career Advancement

Special member savings on registration for Recording Days, Feedback Auditions and more

Opportunities to learn from and connect with leaders in the field

Across the CountryNews from the Field

One-year subscription to Opera America Magazine, a quarterly publication with news from across the entire opera field

Access to the premium, members-only content in the biweekly OperaLink e-newsletter

Complimentary membership to the Performing Arts Alliance, a national network that advocates on behalf of America’s professional nonprofit arts organizations, artists and their publics before the U.S. Congress and key policymakers

Performances and Media

Online access to the Naxos Video Library of streaming classical music performances, featuring over 113,000 CD-length recordings from over 640 labels, as well as libretti and synopses of more than 700 operas

Live streaming of Onstage at the Opera Center programming and other events*

Access to OPERA America’s YouTube video archive of lectures and performances with leading and emerging artists from the opera field*

Professional Development

Special member rate on registration for the annual opera conference

Access to job listings for administrative and production positions in the opera field*

Access to the Career Guide for Opera with downloadable resources*

Other Resources

Website login with direct access to all members-only resources

Access to the directory of OPERA America’s Business Members serving the opera field

Partner Benefits

Club Quarters Hotels — Discount of up to 15% on rooms

The DoubleTree by Hilton NYC, Chelsea — Discount of up to 20% on rooms

*Direct access provided to members through the operaamerica.org website login; also accessible to non-members.

Donor Benefits

Annual Fund supporters of $125 or more receive OPERA America membership and enjoy additional benefits, including invitations to special events and international travel. Plus, all gifts are fully tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.

Patron CircleContributor — $125

Special notification of OPERA America activities throughout the year

OPERA America membership

Supporter — $250

Recognition in Opera America Magazine

Invitation to a special reception at annual opera conference

Special notification of OPERA America activities throughout the year

OPERA America membership

Ambassador CircleAmbassador Designate — $500

Invitation to participate in Ambassador Weekend Travel

Recognition in annual opera conference program book

Recognition in Opera America Magazine

Invitation to a special reception at annual opera conference

Special notification of OPERA America activities throughout the year

OPERA America membership

Ambassador — $1,000

Invitation to participate in Ambassador Weekend and Extended Travel

Recognition in annual opera conference program book

Recognition in Opera America Magazine

Invitation to a special reception at annual opera conference

Special notification of OPERA America activities throughout the year

OPERA America membership

Ambassador-at-Large — $2,500

Invitation to exclusive dinners following Onstage at the Opera Center: Conversations events with the guest artist

Invitation to participate in Ambassador Weekend and Extended Travel

Recognition in annual opera conference program book

Recognition in Opera America Magazine

Invitation to a special reception at annual opera conference

Special notification of OPERA America activities throughout the year

OPERA America membership

Chairman’s CircleCouncilman — $5,000+

Opportunity to designate the gift toward one of OPERA America’s key program areas: new works, artist development, professional/leadership development, education/youth programs and research

Invitation to exclusive dinners following Onstage at the Opera Center: Conversations events with the guest artist

Invitation to participate in Ambassador Weekend and Extended Travel

Recognition in annual opera conference program book

Recognition in Opera America Magazine

Invitation to a special reception at annual opera conference

Special notification of OPERA America activities throughout the year

OPERA America membership

Become a Member

Join OPERA America as a new member or renew your membership for the coming year. Learn more about membership at operaamerica.org/Membership.

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Or call 646.699.5248

Show Your Support

Make a gift to OPERA America or renew your annual support of our programming. Learn more about annual giving at operaamerica.org/Support.

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Or call 646.699.5248

Partner Benefits and Naxos Video Library

Click here to access details on membership partner benefits, including the Naxos Music Library.

Organizational Membership

Company, business or school? Learn about becoming an Organizational Member of OPERA America by calling 646.699.5237.

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All OPERA America facilities are handicapped accessible. The National Opera Center features ground-level entry with elevators to the venue. All spaces are wheelchair accessible, and modular seating can be arranged to accommodate wheelchair users for all programs and performances. Handicapped accessible restrooms are available on all floors.